***UPDATE: THE CLINIC HAS BEEN MOVED BECAUSE OF WEATHER TO 2/3/2018***
We are excited to announce our first official clinic of 2018. We couldn’t have picked a better place or group of people, as we are partnering up with the members of The Big Top and TruStrength Athletics.
What: Introduction to Strength Clinic
Where: The Big Top, Norway, ME
When: February 3rd, 10:00am-2:30pm
Cost: FREE!
The clinic is a 4-hour class that focuses on the barbell fundamentals and the basic strength moves. Now, 4 hours might sound like a long time, but, you’ll be up and moving for most of it and the time is going to fly. Plus, we’ll have snacks! (If you have to leave early but want to participate still, let us know, and we’ll help you out)
The clinic will focus on squats, presses, deadlift and KB swings and is almost all hands-on. As the club has moved to the new facility, there have been a lot of new members (and instructors)! We’re hoping that the new club members will be able to join the clinic and get rid of the unknowns of working with barbells. We will teach the technique through a progression that is beginner friendly, but intermediate/advanced members can still benefit from. You’re going to do a lot of technique reps, but with low weight, so everyone should be walking out just fine at the end of the day!
Clinic Schedule:
10:00-10:30: Introduction and Warmup10:30-11:30: Back Squat and Front Squat
11:30-12:30: Bench Press and Overhead Press
12:30-1:00: Break
1:00-2:00: Deadlift and KB Swing
2:00-2:30: Weight Progression and Programming
**The schedule is subject to change. If people want/need more time on a movement, then we’re happy to adjust as needed.**
Both of our coaches will be teaching the movements, so you’re in good hands. Lindsay has been introducing barbell moves to athletes of all ability levels for the better part of a decade. Clay is pretty sure he can teach a chimpanzee a proper deadlift in five to ten minutes, although we haven’t scientifically proven that, just yet. You can read more about our coaches, as long as you promise to laugh at our witty bios.
This clinic is exclusive to Big Top members, but if you’re interested in having us teach this clinic at your gym or arranging private instruction, please drop us a line and let us know what you’re thinking!
